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Shirley Aarestad

Shirley Aarestad

Jul 4, 2026

Shirley J. Eisler was born at home on December 4th, 1934, in Bridgeport, WA, to Henry and Henrietta Eisler. She enjoyed a happy childhood in Elmer City, WA alongside her two siblings, and many friends.

Shirley attended Coulee Dam High School where she participated in gymnastics, cheerleading, and spent summers as a lifeguard. She skipped a grade and graduated in 1952...

Charlene Shaw King

Charlene Shaw King

Jul 3, 2026

Laura Charlene Shaw was born on November 11, 1932, in her grandparents' homestead house in rural Camas County, Idaho, to her parents, Mannie and Lucile Shaw. She spent her childhood on her parents' farm, attending the one-room Corral School until she began junior high. In her early teens, she moved to Boise, where she attended North Junior High while living...

James Bowers

James Bowers

Jun 29, 2026

James Lewis Bowers, 65, of Nampa Idaho passed away peacefully at his home on June 29, 2026, with his faithful wife of 42 years by his side.

Born September 11, 1960, in Caldwell, Idaho, James was the son of Junior and Lois Bowers and spent his entire life living in Idaho.

James is survived by his wife, Kym Bowers; his children; Brianne...

Jean Langrill

Jean Langrill

Jun 20, 2026

Jean Langrill seemed to live her life in a state of constant motion, but she came to rest on June 20, 2026.

Born Jean Penelope Williams, she passed away in her sleep at the age of 93 on that Saturday morning at BrightStar Memory Care at Hobble Creek in Boise.

Jean was born on May 29, 1933, in Chicago. She grew up...

Marie Frances Sonderman

Marie Frances Sonderman

Jun 14, 2026

Marie Varelia Sonderman, age 100, passed away on June 14, 2026 in Meridian, ID.

Marie was born in Butte, MT on June 6, 1926 to parents Sam and Henrietta Varelia. Marie was the daughter of a miner who immigrated from Croatia in 1913. She was the granddaughter of an Elk Park homesteader, Ida Borchert Tonkovich, whose strength and love were important...

Carl E. Collins

Carl E. Collins

Jun 11, 2026

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Friend, Veteran and Builder.

"One damn hard worker."

A ceremony with military honors will be held at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 11 a.m.

Born on June 15, 1940, in Star, Idaho, to Floyd E. Collins and Lillian Holden Collins. Carl, the youngest of five siblings, was raised in Melba, Idaho. Early in...

Georgeanne Moncrief

Georgeanne Moncrief

Jun 9, 2026

Georgeanne Hedges Moncrief, born Sunday, February 26, 1928, in Ogden, Utah, passed peacefully at her home in Nampa, Idaho, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Her faith was in God.

She was the daughter of Horace E. and Lillian R. Hedges. They developed Georgeanne’s love and respect for family, nature, and sports. Her father was a four letter high school athlete from...

Kimberly Lyon

Kimberly Lyon

Jun 5, 2026

Kimberly Lyon (37) of Meridian, Idaho passed away on June 5, 2026, at St. Lukes Meridian Medical Center.Kim was born in Boise, Idaho on January 16, 1989, to Thomas and Pamela Lyon. She grew up in Nampa, attending schools in the Vallivue School District, graduating in the top ten of her senior class. She attended Oregon State University where she...

Kathryn Anne Jewell

Kathryn Anne Jewell

Jun 5, 2026

Kathryn Anne Jewell, 72, of Boise, died on June 5, 2026 at her home in Boise, Idaho.

Kathryn was born on July 15, 1953 in Boise, Idaho to Adele (Schmidt) Logan and Kenneth Logan.

Kathryn married David J. Jewell in Boise, Idaho on July 15, 1982.

She worked as a manager for the Idaho Candy Company. Kathryn enjoyed making crafts with her daughter....

Charles Loftus Smith

Charles Loftus Smith

May 30, 2026

Meridian, ID.—Charles “Charlie” Loftus Smith, 52, of Meridian, died suddenly on May 30, 2026, due to complications from heart failure.

Charlie was born July 20, 1973, in Santa Cruz, CA to Glen and Susan Smith. In July 1978, Charlie moved with his family to Boise, ID so they could open Smith’s Baby News, a children’s specialty store. Growing up, Charlie excelled...

Eleanor Perkins Ritter

Eleanor Perkins Ritter

May 27, 2026

Obituary to be updated soon.

Richard Alden Albertson

Richard Alden Albertson

May 24, 2026

Richard Alden Albertson, age 80, died May 24, 2026. Cremation will be done at Alden-Waggoner Funeral Home and the urn placed in the Morris Hill Cemetery with his loving partner, Roberta (Bobbie) Phillips.

Richard was born on April 12, 1946, in Decorah, Iowa. He was the eldest son of Alden and Doris Albertson, who moved to Idaho when Richard was 2...

Joan I. English

Joan I. English

May 24, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the peaceful passing of Joan English on May 24, 2026, at the age of 96. Surrounded by love, Joan departed this world from natural causes, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and artistic beauty.

Born on September 8, 1929, in the serene town of Twin...

Imogene "Jeanie" Mowery

Imogene "Jeanie" Mowery

May 21, 2026

Imogene "Jeanie" Elaine (Zehr) Mowery entered into the loving care of the Lord on May 21, 2026, at Arbor Valley of Cascadia Care Center of Boise, ID. Jeanie was born on July 11, 1945, in Ft. Dodge, Iowa, to Elmer and Alta (Zimmerman) Zehr and was raised in Manson, Iowa on her parent's farm. After graduating from high school in...

Suzanne Noelle Spear

Suzanne Noelle Spear

May 18, 2026

Suzanne Noelle Spear (née Vatcher) passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026. She was born on December 30, 1964, in Newport Beach, California, to Barbara Green and Bob Vatcher. Suzy was one of five siblings raised on Canary Drive in Costa Mesa, where she built lifelong friendships and memories that remained close to her heart. She attended Christ Lutheran School...

Constantine "Gus" Georgilakis

Constantine "Gus" Georgilakis

May 15, 2026

Constantine “Gus” Georgilakis, a remarkable son and brother, passed away on May 15, 2026 in Boise, Idaho at the age of 56. Gus was born to Maria and Annivas Georgilakis on June 25, 1969 in Queens, New York.

Most will remember Gus as a man who loved to talk and who loved to listen. He was genuinely interested in knowing the...

Karen Sue (Hasselbring) Lawrence

Karen Sue (Hasselbring) Lawrence

May 14, 2026

Karen Sue (Hasselbring) Lawrence entered into the arms of Jesus on May 14, 2026, at Life Care Center of Lewiston. Karen was born on October 23, 1948, in Nampa, Idaho, to Luther H. and Ruby N. (Breshears) Hasselbring. Karen was raised in Marsing at the pumping plant. She graduated from Marsing High School in 1967 and then went to work...

Joseph Berens Taylor

Joseph Berens Taylor

May 13, 2026

Joseph Berens Taylor, a retired airline pilot and father of six, passed away of natural causes on May 13 in Boise. He was a month shy of his 86th birthday.

He had recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, though the condition never fully progressed. He remained friendly and retained his sense of humor pretty much until the end.

For the past eight years,...

Ryan Jay Ellis

Ryan Jay Ellis

May 8, 2026

Ryan Jay Ellis, 60, of Boise, Idaho, died May 8, 2026 in Boise from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident.

Ryan was born on August 23, 1965 in Tacoma, Washington. As a baby he was adopted by Doyle Glen Ellis and Joyce Oswald Ellis. He was raised in Idaho Falls, ID and graduated from Skyline High School. As an adult he...